Old High German literature
Old High German literature refers to literature written in Old High German, from the earliest texts in the 8th century to the middle of the 11th century. == Scope == The term "literature" as it is used in connection with Old High German has a broader scope than for later periods in the history of German: it is not restricted to imaginative works but encompasses everything written in the language, including prayers and theological works as well as verse narratives.
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